This equipment list is intended as suggested choices to help parents choose equipment for a new scout. Soon we will be adding sample photos of the equipment to this page.

• Tent
• Back pack and frame
• Sleeping Bag
• Air mattress or Foam Pad
• 2 large plastic trash bags
• Mess kit (including Cup, knife, fork, spoon)
• Canteen or water bottle
• Rain gear or poncho
• Toilet kit (small towel, soap, toothbrush, tooth paste)
• First aid kit
• Matches or butane lighter
• Compass
• Pocket knife
• Scout progress book ( in ziplock bag)
• Small flashlight
• Toilet paper
• Long Underwear (all but summer trips)
• Sweater or Polar fleece ( not cotton sweat shirt)
• Change of underwear
• Extra pair of Trousers
• Extra Shirt
• Extra socks ( 3 pair of wool or Poly pro socks no cotton)

  Clothing

• Hiking Boots and wool socks
• Long sleeve shirt
• Blue jeans or trousers ( Don't wear cotton sweat pants)
• Jacket (appropriate for season)

Places where you can get camping equipment:

• Scout Shop
  544 Broadway
  Massapequa, NY 11753
  e-mail: scoutshop@aol.com
  
  
• Campmor www.campmor.com
  
  
• Sportsmans Guide www.sportsmansguide.com
  
  
• Cheaper Than Dirt www.cheaperthandirt.com
  
  
• Bradleys Military Surplus www.bradleys-military.com
  
  
• Sports Authority www.thesportsauthority.com